Lord's Kitchen

To get to Lord's kitchen you need to find your way around a bridge, under an overpass, and through the middle of a train yard. This concrete block eatery announces in every detail that you are only here for the food.The utility space held about ten tables. And the wall had a few vinyl stickies on the wall. But the most important element of walking in was Ray who greeted us at the door, walked us through the menu, served us, waited on us through our meal, and provided some light and lovely conversation.I took a work colleague with me that I've been trying to have lunch with for over a year now.Lord's has a spartan menu that is dominated by their hamburgers which appear to vary in size only from a quarter-pound burger to a two-pounder. They had a variety of other diner-style food available. You tell them how to fix the burger, I'd prefer for them to tell me how to do it best. But I took it with everything. Price-wise, the one-pound burger meal was $13, eminently reasonable. And of course cheaper for the smaller sandwiches.Due to the rules I've put on myself, I had to get the "Lord's 1 pound hamburger" since it's the name burger. It's not quite as big as it sounds, but I would definitely go for a smaller sandwich next time. It seems to me as though the half-pound version would make a better signature. But that's not my call, so I ordered up the big one. Pam got the quarter-pound version.Our seat had that ever-so-slight wobble of a table loved. And despite how industrial the setting felt, Lord's was undeniably cozy.Our food took only a couple minutes.For a one-pound burger, the plate appeared quite manageable. It was a simple put-together basket that felt entirely inviting.But hefting it was a chore. It came with two patties, was a lot to hold, and tall enough to make you think about how to fit it into your mouth. (I figured it out)Once you crack through the generous iceberg lettuce, the flavor of the meat takes over. There was nothing dull about this flavor. It tasted like a simple salt-and-pepper mix (though I wouldn't be surprised if there was a secret ingredient) but it made the taste of the beef really come alive.But if I'm being honest it fell on the salty side.The grind of the beef was robust and satisfying. But by the end, had grown chewy. The burger was never too greasy, but that seemed largely because it soaked right to the bottom bun, which was virtually disintegrated by the end of the meal.I can't help but wonder if a quicker-to-eat burger would have eliminated some of my biggest complaints.Coming with "everything" included mayo on the top, a slab of tomato, two rings of onion, the aforementioned bouffant of lettuce, a creamy slice of cheese, and mustard on the bottom. The abundant lettuce served to very effectively balance the strong meat.Flavor-wise this evoked the kind of burger your dad would make on the stove at home, right down to the flaky grocery-store-style buns.Lord's kitchen feels like the kind of place traditions are made of.The fries, if you care, were supple, light, flavorful, and a draw in their own right.But my focus is singularly on the burger. This was definitely an above-average burger. I'd even call it a great burger. And if I find myself on the East side looking for an easy and supremely satisfying meal, you can be sure I'll stop back by to see Ray. But in my opinion, it doesn't crack the top tier of local burgers.https://bestburgerinsa.wordpress.com/.../lords-kitchen.../

Great tasting Burgers! Homemade French fries! Owner is good people. Food comes out fast. They haven't been around for 30 years for nothing. Come out and support local businesses! Trust in the lord!

It had been several years since my last visit, I specifically selected this restaurant to celebrate a birthday at lunch. The food was good, fresh, what was a shame was the host of this lovely little hole in the wall. The host was rude and unbelievably immature for a retired Navy E8. I realize the restaurant industry is a hard business these days this it is most important to garner new and fresh business. The behavior rendered 8 non-returning customers. If you plan to try this establishment, no free refills on drinks, rude and obnoxious service, a crazy ordering system that is entirely obnoxious and unwarranted. All the best to this business and its owner, what a sad situation.

It was good while it lasted. Been here many times before. Great place, great burgers, great people. However, the last time I was here, the burgers and fries were almost as salty as the owner. Today's employees are unreliable and he found himself doing it all, which gave way to a not so friendly encounter and even less tasty food.The food was so salty and right down non Lord's Kitchen worthy that my tongue felt like a piece of beef jerky.....I should have thrown up.....and as of this note....I might just go in restroom and rid my body of this torture! I don't see myself coming back. Hope things get back to the LK standards!

This place is one star . I was not empress with place . The reason I came to check out was because of a tik tok video and that person on tube person misled us on how well this place .

31$ for a regular drink a double cheese burger with bacon and some fries is crazy. I would think twice before walking in here I looked a their menu prices and it doesn't add up

Great food.. awesome service.. friendly atmosphere.. you have to try it Ronnie and Iris

The whole experience was a bust. I would not recommend this establishment to my enemies. The whole structure starting with the order is broken. Plus the food is overrated minus the fries they were they great!

Today was my first visit to The Lord's Kitchen. The atmosphere was quaint and relaxing, the owner operator was extremely welcoming and nice. The service and the food were incredible! The best hamburgers and fries I have had, hands down! I definitely 100% recommend this restaurant. Please go by and give it a try. Trust me you won't be disappointed.

Food and service was great food was a long time but wort it and definitely coming again.